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The
Pre-Teen Illinois Scholarship & Recognition Program was held recently at the
Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Illinoiss Best and Brightest top female Honor
Roll students, ages 7 to 12 years old, competed for over $5,000 in
educational bonds, prizes and awards. They were also vying for the
opportunity to qualify for the 2006 Pre-Teen America National competition to
be held July 3-8, 2007 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There they will have the
opportunity to compete for over $25,000 in educational bonds, prizes and
awards.The participants competed in seven evaluation categories. (1) Academic Achievement, (2) Volunteer Service to Community, (3) School Honors and Activities, (4) Development of Personal Skills and Abilities, (5) General Knowledgeability, (6) Communicative Ability, (7) On-Stage Acknowledgement of Accomplishments.
The following are the Senior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2006 Pre-Teen Illinois (Sr. Division)
Katie Wright 11 year old from Mascoutah
1st Runner-up (tie)
Ashley Hollinshead 11 year old from Springfield
Taylor Horn 12 year old from Newman
2nd Runner-up
Ellen Wildman 11 year old from Geneva
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Heather Fronk 12 year old from Decatur
Nicole Laczewski 11 year old from Lindenhurst
4th Runner-up
Emily Koulis 10 year old from Channahon
The following are the Junior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2006 Pre-Teen Illinois (Jr. Division)
Hailey Hollinshead 8 year old from Springfield
1st Runner-up
Netanya Willis 9 year old from Ludlow
2nd Runner-up
Vanessa Esquivel 9 year old from Geff
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Empress Christian 9 year old from Forest Park
Amanda McClain -- 9 year old from Findlay
4th Runner-up (tie)
Alexus Bergen 9 year old from Decatur
Kasey Morgan -- 9 year old from East Alton
The following are the Winners of the Optional Categories:
Junior Talent Winner
Hailey Hollinshead 8 year old from Springfield
Junior Speech Winner
Netanya Willis 9 year old from Ludlow
Senior Speech Winner (tie)
Ashley Hollinshead 11 year old from Springfield
Breanna Dachsteiner -- 12 year old from St Charles
Senior Talent Winner (tie)
Zineisha Stanley 11 year old from Steger
Jennifer Bullock 11 year old from Windsor